https://gnnhd.tv/news/20705/fia-summons-asad-umar-for-may-25-in-money-laundering-case

Karachi: The Federal Investigation Agency's (FIA) Anti Money Laundering Cell has summoned Asad Umar, the Secretary General of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), and requested his presence on May 25.

The FIA's anti-money laundering unit sent a notice to Asad Umar, urging him to appear on the designated date and bring relevant supporting documents.

Deputy Director of the Anti-Money Laundering Cell, Abdul Rauf Sheikh, issued the notice, stating that on April 15, 2013, an amount of Rs 30 million was received by bank officials from Asad Umar's residence and subsequently deposited into the PTI Jinnah Avenue branch in Islamabad. Furthermore, the notice revealed that on May 5, 2013, an additional sum of nearly Rs 10 million was received and deposited into the PTI account from an undisclosed source.

According to FIA sources, the funds received from Asad Umar's residence were deposited in the name of Liaqat Hussain. It was noted that Liaqat Hussain's identity card was used for the transactions, implying the PTI leader's awareness of these activities.

The Deputy Director of the FIA has instructed Asad Umar to appear for an inquiry at the FIA headquarters on May 25. He has been requested to bring all documentary evidence pertaining to the Rs 40 million in question.